Trump signs long-delayed $19.1B disaster aid bill

It pays for damage from hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and fires

The bill languished for months amid disputes over President Trump's demand for border funding, as well as additional aid for Puerto Rico, which Trump opposed. (Source: Donald J. Trump/Twitter)

June 6, 2019 at 2:30 PM CDT - Updated June 6 at 2:53 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill aimed at helping communities across the country bounce back from hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and fires.

Trump tweeted a photo of himself holding the signed bill in what appeared to his office aboard Air Force One. The tweet came shortly after Trump landed in Ireland following a ceremony in France commemorating the D-Day invasion.

Just signed Disaster Aid Bill to help Americans who have been hit by recent catastrophic storms. So important for our GREAT American farmers and ranchers. Help for GA, FL, IA, NE, NC, and CA. Puerto Rico should love President Trump. Without me, they would have been shut out! pic.twitter.com/HXvYYdcNW5